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New Haven, Mo. – During the past few Fire Fests in New Haven, people have been amazed by the “Burning House of Ice”. This year the Riverfront Art District wanted to end Fire Fest with an even bigger bang.

New Haven, Mo. - Saturday, New Haven’s Art District will host the 5th Annual Fire Fest in downtown New Haven, Mo. This year the “Fire Fest Crazy Crew” has added a newly-featured display, a “Burring Man Sculpture” to coincide with the infamous “Burning House of Ice”.

Bring your little Superman and pretty Princesses to your local departments this Halloween for photos, candy, and fun!

The New Haven Police Department and New Haven EMS will be handing out candy at the Ambulance Building on Halloween night. The New Haven Fire Department will also be handing out candy at the Fire House.

The riverfront in downtown New Haven is where the action will be on Saturday, November 3rd. The Riverfront Arts District will host the fifth annual Fire Fest, and organizers are predicting record crowds.

Traditions are what make events such as Franklin County R-II’s PTO Chili Supper something people look forward to in October, simili it to the World Series when baseball fans become excited about baseball this time of year.

According to History.com, "Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, parades and athletic events."

New Haven, Mo. - When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the effects on the family can be overwhelming. The reality that someone you love has such a devastating illness can be difficult on his or her loved ones.

The New Haven Care Center is hosting a Screwball Tournament this weekend to raise money in helping to find a cure.

By: Rosalle LauneNew Haven, Mo. - In early July, 17 members and guests of the New Haven Garden Club toured the Homestead Farms Nursery in Owensville, Mo. Many members came home with exotic day lily or Hosta plants or ordered plants for delivery in early September.

First Lady Michelle Obama is picked up by U.S. Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, at the U.S. Olympic Training Facility at University of East London in London, England, July 27, 2012.

Official White House Photo by Sonya N. Hebert

This past week, First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to London as the head of the Presidential delegation. The First Lady met with American athletes, hosted 2,000 American military kids at Let's Move! London, and helped cheer on Team USA at the opening ceremony.

New Haven, Mo. – Many people arrived early and sat in the parking lot 15 to 20 minutes before the doors were scheduled to open at 7:30 a.m. As you can tell Bank of Franklin County’s “Community Coffee Club” has become quite a hit among the community.

Photos Courtesy of Nancy QuinnLeslie, Mo. – This week children from 3 to 8 years old from the Leslie area have been attending Ebenezer Lutheran’s vacation bible school. Each day begins and ends with a short information worship service.

New Haven, Mo. – Students from all over the United States arrived on Mon. at Camp Trinity to attend the Mid-America Guitar Camp. Young guitarists spent the past week preparing for Friday’s performance held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Highlighting the evening featured a competition between the top three guitarists from the camp.

New Haven, Mo. – Children from all over the United States are spending this week at Camp Trinity for a weeklong specialty music camp focused on guitar. Kirk Hanser from St. Louis, Mo founded the Mid-America Guitar Camp in 2002.